VN aviation industry should focus on infrastructure, innovation: experts

Innovation and investment in infrastructure are required for Việt Nam's aviation industry to develop, experts have told conferences at the Việt Nam International Aviation Expo that opened yesterday (November 20) in HCM City.

European capital eyes government bond as EVFTA takes effect

The Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is the process of being ratified for early 2020. For European investors, it will be a good opportunity to penetrate Việt Nam’s financial sector. Cao Minh Hoàng, investment director of IPA Asset Management, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Hoàng Sơn about the opportunities and challenges presented by the agreement.

HCM City to collect infrastructure fees at seaports

The Customs Bureau of HCM City has proposed that city authorities collect infrastructure fees at seaports to increase revenue for the city.

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Shares sink under pressure

Only four of the top 30 shares by market value and liquidity on the southern exchange advanced while 25 declined.

Inflation controllable despite soaring pork prices: Deputy PM

This year’s inflation is controllable at 3.3-3.9 per cent, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said while chairing a meeting on November 18 regarding the recent surge in pork prices, an essential foodstuff.

NA adopts revised Labour Code, adding holiday and allowing independent unions The National Assembly (NA) this morning voted on the amended labour code with changes to the national holidays and labour practices, after months of heated debate among workers, employers and experts.

Prudential Vietnam commits to ensuring wealthier, healthier community As demand for healthcare continues to rise in Vietnam, insurance companies must partner with customers on their health and wellness, guiding them on how to prevent and postpone the onset of disease, the chief executive of Prudential Vietnam has said.

Major gains for women, minorities in television directing A record number of television episodes were helmed by women or directors of color in the 2018-19 season, according to a report released on Tuesday, highlighting major gains in an industry that has sought to be more inclusive.

UN calls on Nicaragua to end repression after church attacks The UN called on Tuesday on the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega to halt persistent repression after his supporters stormed Managua's Catholic cathedral and another church to attack protesting opposition hunger strikers.